How To Avoid Perineal Tears During Childbirth

How To Avoid Perineal Tears During Childbirth

Are you a mom-to-be? If you’re a first-time mom who is on your last trimester, you are probably anxious right now of what labor will feel like. Aside from the labor pain, you might also be concerned about perineal tear that is pretty common during childbirth. It can’t be totally prevented, but luckily, there are many ways to reduce tearing during labor.

Before we proceed to the methods of preventing perineal tears, it is essential to understand what they really are and how tearing happens while you’re on labor.

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11 Practical Ways To Cope With Pregnancy Anxiety

11 Practical Ways To Cope With Pregnancy Anxiety

Pregnant women face a lot of pressures – most of which can cause stress and anxiety. And, on top of the usual pregnancy-related worries, being pregnant amidst a global pandemic can be downright scary. We’ve prepared some practical tips to help you or a pregnant loved one cope.

Pregnancy hormones can naturally cause women’s emotions to jump from ecstatically happy to miserably sad. But it isn’t just the hormones. Lots of factors can cause pregnant women to worry – sometimes those worries become so excessive that it can cause mild to severe anxiety.

Here’s a checklist of common reasons of anxiety in pregnant women:

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Why Babies Cry Immediately After Birth

Why Babies Cry Immediately After Birth

Crying is a form of communication among babies. While they are still learning how to communicate verbally, babies cry to get what they need and tell others that they feel uncomfortable. This makes us wonder, is it also the same reason why a baby cries after birth? If not, could there be a more serious reason behind this crying?

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Dealing With Birth Injuries And Trauma

Dealing With Birth Injuries And TraumaGiving birth is seen as the most natural thing in the world, but unfortunately it doesn’t always go to plan. Birth injuries and trauma are a common occurrence and they can understandably be devastating to have to deal with.

When not treated, birth injuries and trauma can have a negative effect on relationships, your mental health and even your career. However, there are ways to deal with these injuries and trauma to minimize the additional damage they can cause.

These types of injuries can affect both baby and mother. However, in this blog we’ll be talking about the injuries that can impact the mother. Below, you’ll discover some of the best ways to deal with birth injuries and trauma which have affected you, rather than your baby.

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Your Guide To Avoid Overheating During Labor

Your Guide To Avoid Overheating During LaborWhen it comes to preparing for labor, pain management tends to be the main factor women focus on. However, there’s a few other parts of the birth you’ll want to get ready for and heat is one of them.

If you’re due to give birth in summer, it can be especially uncomfortable and sweaty. So, how can you ensure you keep cool during labor? Below you’ll discover some of the best tips and methods you can try to beat the heat.

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How To Overcome The Most Common Childbirth Fears

How To Overcome The Most Common Childbirth FearsThere’s no doubt about it – the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! It doesn’t help that the only real things you hear and read about giving birth are typically horror stories either.

The excruciating pain, the potential to soil yourself, and the prospect of having lots of nurses and doctors staring down below, can prove to be more than a little daunting. However, in the majority of cases, nothing does go wrong. It’s over before you know it and the outcome is worth every single minute of the birthing process. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily make it easier to deal with the fears over labor. So, if you are experiencing fears over giving birth, below you’ll discover some great ways to overcome them.

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Hypnobirthing Techniques: Everything You Need To Know

Hypnobirthing Techniques: Everything You Need To KnowHypnobirthing is said to be one of the preferred birthing techniques for many celebrities. Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie and even the English Royal Kate Middleton, are all said to be huge fans of the techniques used. So, what exactly is Hypnobirthing and is it something the average non-famous woman should consider?

Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know about Hypnobirthing techniques and the benefits they can deliver.

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How To Handle Visitors After Giving Birth Without Getting Overwhelmed

How To Handle Visitors After Giving Birth Without Getting OverwhelmedWhen baby arrives, it’s only natural for your friends and family to want to pay a visit and spend some quality time with the new arrival. However, as well-meaning as they are, these visits can quickly become overwhelming.

The phone just doesn’t seem to stop ringing, you’re exhausted, and you’ve already forgotten what sleep is. So, how can you tell your loved ones you’re just not up to visitor right now? Here, we’ll look at some of the best ways to handle visitors after giving birth.

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What Are The First Signs Of Labor To Look Out For?

What Are The First Signs Of Labor To Look Out For?Even with a due date, there’s absolutely no way to determine when you’ll go into labor. Baby could decide to come early, or they may choose to hang out in your womb for longer than expected! However, whilst it isn’t possible to know when labor will begin, it is possible to look out for the early signs of labor once your due date is approaching.

Did you know that your body will start preparing for the labor up to a month before you give birth? This means you’ll start noticing different symptoms cropping up during the third trimester.

Here, you’ll discover the first signs of labor to look out for, so you can prepare both you and your birthing partner for the big day.

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Giving Birth: Understanding Your Pain Relief Options

Giving Birth: Understanding Your Pain Relief OptionsLet’s face it, the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! You may have some idea of what it’s going to be like after talking to friends and family, but until you actually go into labor, it’s impossible to know exactly what to expect.

Although it is terrifying, there are ways to lower your birth anxiety. One of the best things you can do to combat those nerves is to decide which type of pain relief you’re going to use. The majority of women choose to have some form of pain relief to make labor run a little smoother.

Whether you’re considering traditional or natural pain relief, below you’ll discover some of the main options open to you.

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